Lead Program Manager- Washington DC

Ellumen
140-165k
United States, D.C., Washington
Jan 23, 2026
Lead Program Manager- Washington DC Ellumen, named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, is a small business headquartered in Silver Spring, MD. We provide a broad spectrum of information technology and ancillary services to government and commercial customers. Ellumen is looking for an experienced Lead Program Manager for an upcoming cybersecurity project. This person will provide management, direction, administration, quality assurance, and leadership of a talented Agile team. This position requires US citizenship and active Secret federal clearance. The Lead Program Manager (PM) provides overall management, direction, quality assurance, and leadership for the execution of a federal Task Order. Serving as the primary point of contact with the Government, the PM ensures all technical, cybersecurity, schedule, cost, and performance objectives are met in alignment with Department of Transportation (DOT) strategies, federal cybersecurity mandates, and contractual requirements. This role requires a strong background in federal program management, Agile delivery, cybersecurity governance, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to oversee complex initiatives spanning information assurance, enterprise architecture, privacy, and emerging federal technology initiatives. Key Responsibilities Program & Project Leadership Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight for all Task Order activities. Plan, schedule, coordinate, and manage project tasks, resources, budgets, and deliverables. Monitor costs, schedules, risks, and performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Establish and manage Agile continuous delivery and continuous improvement environments. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle. Federal Cybersecurity & Compliance Oversight Provide program leadership informed by a strong understanding of information assurance, cybersecurity, and privacy disciplines. Ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity frameworks and requirements, including: Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) of 2014 NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Maintain awareness of federal initiatives related to artificial intelligence, Zero Trust, quantum encryption, and cybersecurity supply chain risk management. Oversee compliance with Department of Justice CSAM application reporting and controls management (Common, Hybrid, and System-Specific). Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Serve as the primary liaison between the Contractor, Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and Government stakeholders. Work closely with customers to assess needs, resolve issues, and ensure expectations are met. Facilitate workshops that drive business buy-in and align solutions with DOT strategies. Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations through clear written reports and executive briefings. Data, Analysis & Decision Support Present analytic findings and program performance metrics to Government stakeholders. Oversee data extraction, validation, and analysis from multiple sources. Support root cause analysis for program, technical, and operational issues. Enterprise Architecture & Strategic Alignment Provide oversight and coordination related to enterprise architecture initiatives. Ensure alignment across project implementation, infrastructure, cybersecurity, privacy, and records management. Key Personnel Responsibilities Serve as designated Key Personnel under the Task Order. Provide written notification to the CO and COR at least thirty (30) days prior to any proposed Key Personnel change. Ensure replacement personnel are fully qualified, approved in writing, and adequately cross-trained to prevent service disruption. Ensure Key Personnel do not begin work without written CO/COR approval of resumes. Required Qualifications Industry-recognized Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent). Experience managing federal contract projects, including Agile delivery environments. Strong understanding of project management principles, methods, and tools. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Working knowledge of federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, including FISMA, NIST RMF, NIST CSF, and ICAM. Familiarity with the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and the Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act of 2015. Ability to assess customer needs, resolve issues, and deliver high-quality services. Experience extracting, validating, and analyzing data from multiple sources. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting DOT or other federal civilian agencies. Knowledge of AI, Zero Trust architecture, quantum encryption, and cybersecurity supply chain risk management initiatives. Experience facilitating executive-level or cross-functional workshops. Background in enterprise architecture, cybersecurity governance, or IT modernization programs.